Scottie Pippen through the years

Former Bulls player Scottie Pippen walks to the court before a game against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Dec. 4, 2017.

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Chicago Tribune

June 9, 2012 3:27 PM PT

Photos of Bulls great Scottie Pippen.

Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Reinsdorf speaks as presenters Phil Jackson and Scottie Pippen listen during induction ceremonies at Symphony Hall on Sept. 9, 2016.

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Scottie Pippen attends Rookie USA Presents Kids Rock! during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Dock, Skylight at Moynihan Station on Sept. 8, 2016.

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Kanye West laughs with former Scottie Pippen during the second half of the Bulls-Cavaliers game on May 10, 2015, at the United Center.

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Scottie Pippen plays for the Finnish basketball league leader Torpan Pojat (ToPo) in Helsinki, Finland, on Jan. 4, 2008. Scottie Pippen, a six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and double Olympic gold medalist, came out of retirement to play his first official game in three years.

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